3-Day Shanghai Private Journey: Bund, Gardens & Water Town

Moments to look forward to

• The Bund and Pudong skyline
• Yu Garden
• Shanghai Museum
• Tianzifang and Xintiandi
• Zhujiajiao

Day by day

1. 一Day 1

   Shanghai Museum East, Yu Garden and the Bund

   Our city day: museum in Pudong in the morning, garden in the afternoon, the Bund at dusk.

   • MorningShanghai Museum East, 1952 Century Avenue in Pudong, where the permanent galleries of bronzes, ceramics, jade, calligraphy and painting are shown. The museum’s homepage lists East as open 10:00 to 18:00 and closed on Tuesdays, so if this day falls on a Tuesday we swap it with another day. Your guide picks the galleries with you beforehand. The People’s Square building shows only an Americas exhibition until 14 November 2027.
   • MiddayLunch is your choice and is not included. We suggest a place near the Old City.
   • AfternoonYu Garden beside the City God Temple in the Old City. The garden covers 2 hectares with over 40 scenic spots and a 12 m Grand Rockery; it was first built in 1559 and created in 1577. Your driver drops you at the nearest point and meets you when you finish.
   • EveningThe Bund at dusk: a 1.6 km riverfront of 52 buildings, including the HSBC building (1923) and the Customs House (1927). Across the river stand the Pudong towers, among them the 632 m Shanghai Tower. Dinner is your choice, and we can book a table.

   Overnight Five-star or boutique hotel, central Shanghai

2. 二Day 2

   French Concession

   A slower day on foot, with free time in the afternoon.

   • MorningTianzifang on foot, a shikumen block dating from 1933, then Xintiandi, completed in 2001 after Shui On Group bought 23 blocks in 1996. Your driver follows by car so you start in one lane and end in another without backtracking.
   • MiddayLunch in the lanes, at your own pace.
   • AfternoonFree time. Rest at the hotel, shop, or ask us to add one stop: the Old City lanes beside Yu Garden, or a river cruise in the evening.

   Overnight Same hotel

3. 三Day 3

   Zhujiajiao and departure

   The canals and bridges in the morning, then your transfer to the airport or station.

   • MorningZhujiajiao in Qingpu District, a water town with 36 stone bridges. You walk the canals and bridges at your own pace; a boat ride is optional. The road distance is not in our sources, so we give you the drive time when we plan your day.
   • DepartureBack to Shanghai for your transfer to the airport or station. We plan the return around your departure time.